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Only Poems

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About the magazine

ONLY POEMS is a digital-first poetry initiative founded on the belief that poetry deserves undiluted attention. Rejecting the noise of social media and the pressure of algorithmic relevance, it publishes work that is formally alert, emotionally precise, and unafraid of silence. The organization operates primarily through its website and a focused annual prize, the $3500 Leonard Cohen Poetry Prize, which honors a single poem of lasting resonance. Its mission is to create a quiet but rigorous space where language is treated as a craft, not content.

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Read the full archive before submitting. ONLY POEMS favors poems that trust the reader—no over-explanation, no performative vulnerability. The Leonard Cohen Prize is judged blind, so remove identifying details from the manuscript. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but withdraw immediately if placed elsewhere. Expect a response time of several months; do not query before then. The prize fee is modest, and fee waivers are available for those who need them—ask directly, without apology.

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-22

ONLY POEMS — $3500 Leonard Cohen Poetry Prize

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